Bursera fagaroides
Bursera fagaroides, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, is native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical properties and therapeutic potential offers valuable insights into natural pharmacology and holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Bursera fagaroides
- Family: Burseraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Sapindales and the family Burseraeaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is found within the genus Bursera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Burseraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bursera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Bursera fagaroides, is referred to by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Spanish-speaking areas, it is commonly called Cuajiote, while in Chinese, it is identified by the names 芬芳裂榄 or 芬芳橄榄.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| es | Cuajiote | Wikidata |
| zh | 芬芳裂榄 | Wikidata |
| zh | 芬芳橄榄 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning parts of North America and Mexico. In the United States, its presence is specifically noted within the state of Arizona. Moving south, the species is widely distributed throughout various regions of Mexico. It can be found inhabiting the central, northeastern, and northwestern territories of the country. Additionally, its distribution extends into the coastal areas of the Mexico Gulf.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Bursera fagaroides, is known for its distinct botanical features that contribute to its medicinal properties, particularly through its unique exudates and structural components. The most notable part used is the aromatic resin, which is harvested from the trunk and serves as a key ingredient in traditional treatments. Additionally, the bark of the plant is often utilized, as it contains various bioactive compounds essential to its therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| resin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bursera fagaroides has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetyl podophyllotoxin, burseranin, lignans.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetyl podophyllotoxin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burseranin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |